or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
ago; since; before; previous
to complain; to make a complaint
now; the present time; just now; another; more
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
water's edge; beach; foreshore
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
time; hour; period; class
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
question; inquiry; enquiry